Sports Leadership & Management was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They lost to the Pinecrest Academy Sloan Canyon Pirate on the road by a 67-53 margin. The Bulls were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Pirate earlier this season, when they won 77-59.
Several Bulls players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Damien Nevil, who posted 14 points and four steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Jael Cousett, who earned 14 points and five boards.
Pinecrest Academy Sloan Canyon found their leader in freshman M.J. Tucker, who had 24 points. Tucker's evening made it three games in a row in which he has scored at least ten points. Shane Stock was another key player, putting up 14 points.
Sports Leadership & Management's defeat dropped their record down to 6-12. As for Pinecrest Academy Sloan Canyon, their win bumped their record up to 11-9.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Sports Leadership & Management has already played their next match (against Doral Academy Red Rock), but no score has been uploaded at the time of writing. Pinecrest Academy Sloan Canyon will host Pahrump Valley at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. One thing working in Pinecrest Academy Sloan Canyon's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last five contests.
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